OKMULGEE – On Nov. 7, Muscogee (Creek) Nation took part in turning one citizen’s dream into a realty as 14-year-old Joshua Dubois became the newest MCN Lighthorse Police Officer for the day. The MCN L...

First we would cut it open then we would put apples and oranges in it. Then we would cook it for 500 degrees in the oven. Then we would put it in the oven for 2 minutes. When it’s done we would serve ...

FAMILY FEATURES When in need of inspiration during gift-giving season, focusing on thoughtful presents that align with the personalities and interests of your intended recipients can be a surefire wa...

The Native American performers Injunuity will be appear Dec. 1 at Legacy on Main Street for a Nativity Christmas special. The evening includes a dinner and show. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., the show a...

The Duvall Dynasty continues as Bill Duvall was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 10 in Oklahoma City. Duvall was recognized along with several other rodeo icons at the Rodeo Hist...

A 64-year-old Florida man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single vehicle accident Saturday on U.S. 69 about six miles north of Checotah. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Pietro Zambuto,...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma and Arkansas state agencies today announced the completion of a memorandum of agreement committing the states to future collaboration in addressing water quality concerns rela...

Due to temperatures in the 20’s the Veterans Day Parade was brought inside to the Checotah Middle School auditorium on Monday, Nov. 12. The Master of Ceremonies was Lt. Col. James Wydeman Sanders, USM...

A husband and wife from Oktaha have been charged with burglarizing a Checotah area residence in October. Ricky Dale Whittle Jr., 37, and his wife Courtney Whittle, 35, allegedly stole a generator and...

Eligible families can sign up from the McIntosh County Santa Soldiers program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays now through Dec. 3. To be eligible to receive gifts for children in the fam...

Want to know how to cook a turkey? First, you shop for a turkey. Next, you put it in the oven. Then, you put it in the oven for 7 to 6 hours. Last, you eat it. Now you know how to cook a turkey! – Kal...

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Business Wreath Competition is underway. Wreaths are being placed on poles in the downtown historic district for all to enjoy. Money prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3...

GOD’S HELPING HANDS TO HOLD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOX GIVEAWAY God’s Helping Hands will hold its annual Christmas Box Giveaway from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22 at the First Free Will Baptist Chur...

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce will once again give prize money to the winners with the best floats in this year’s Christmas parade.   Shelter Insurance - Dusty Duvall Agency, is sponsoring the 2018...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Farmers are harvesting the first crops of industrial hemp grown in Oklahoma since World War II. Botanac, an Oklahoma industrial hemp grower and producer, partnered with local farmers a...

Mike Broyles, Canadian Superintendent and current president of the Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools (OROS), recently presented Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, with their Rural Legislator of the Y...

Veterans Day, once known as Armistice Day, was first celebrated on November 11, 1919, the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1928, the United States Congress passed a resolution for Armistice D...

It’s that time again. Time for making sweet treats for the holidays like peanut brittle and other delicious candies. So who has this candy making down to an art - Pam Essex does. She’s been making bat...

TULSA – Five Muscogee (Creek) citizens represented the Nation as 2018 recipients of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development “Native American 40 Under 40” award during the Oct. 3...

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce will have a welcome station set up on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. know which local merchants are participating in Shop Small. Get your passport stam...